What are the holes in the curb?
This could be a french drain, foundation drain, or downspout drains among others. Once the water is collected we can run it to the street for disposal. If the property has sufficient slope, we can run a gravity discharge line to the street and core a 4.5” hole for discharge.
Are pop-up drains good?
Yes they work very well. The drainage pipes (typically PVC) in a surface drainage system are installed in trenches across your lawn or garden and run many feet away – and downhill – from your house. The underground pipes end in a drain that pops up and emits the water, hence the name.
Can you run a French drain to the street?
Your French drain should end where it is most appropriate to deposit excess sprinkler system water and rain water it carries. Most often, French drainage systems are installed to carry water towards the front of a house near the sidewalk or out into the road if you are able to cut through the curb.
What is a drainage hole?
Drainage holes allow excess water to seep out of pots after watering, ensuring that water does not pool at the base of a pot, protecting sensitive roots from rot, fungus and bacteria.
How far should pop up drains be from house?
10 feet away
Next, think through pop up drain placement. Experts say the drain should be a minimum of 10 feet away from your house. Ideally, you want the drain located where water can run into the street’s drain system. During a strong rainstorm, your drain will be gushing water.
What is a curb drain?
The Curb drain is the latest innovation in drain systems for running your drains out of the face or under the sidewalk curb drainage. Benefitting from the wickedly durable rotational molding process, the curb drain offers a safe and attractive curb drain solution, preventing unsightly chipped, cracked or misaligned curbs.
How do you install a curb and let drainage system?
Curb-O-Let Thru The Curb Drain is designed with an easy to install pipe connection. Once the curb forms have been removed, simply insert your pipe through the opening and seal.
Why choose a curb drain by Granger plastics?
Whether it’s a new curb or repairing a chipped, cracked or misaligned curb, the Curb drain by Granger Plastics offers simple installation that allows for substantial savings in time, materials and effort! Eliminate unsightly cracking, chipping or bowing curbs!
Are curb drains a trip hazard?
At times, the detriment of the curb drain can lead to a potentially hazardous situation by creating a trip hazard, a potential to cut a pedestrian or even damage a vehicle or automobile by protruding into the road. The curb drain by Granger Plastics eliminates the worries of rusting or dangerous steel piping with its rotationally molded curb drain.